Child Support When The Other Party Is Abroad

When one parent lives in another country, it can be extremely difficult for the other parent to enforce an existing child support order. However, some cases are not quite as complex as others.
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My Ex Is Moving Away With The Children, What Can I Do?
You are divorced, or were never married, but have children with your ex. You share custody or, at the very least have visitation rights. But now your ex tells you s/he is moving someplace with the kids that would make seeing your children as regularly as you would like much more difficult.
Read moreHow Can I Collect Child Support from a Parent in Another Country?
When one parent lives in another country, it can be extremely difficult for the other parent to enforce an existing child support order. However, some cases are not quite as complex as others.
Read moreHow Is My Child Support Order Enforced If the Other Parent Moves to Another State?
Federal laws exist that mandate the cooperation between various child support enforcement agencies in the enforcement of child support orders. While assistance may be available, collecting child support when one parent lives in another state usually takes longer and is more difficult than collection efforts when both parents reside in the same state.
Read moreHow Is Child Custody Determined When Parents Live in Different Countries?
When two parents live in separate countries, child custody may progress through various rules and guidelines that are vastly different than in the United States depending on the court system of the nation. The possibility of a complication in this procedure increases significantly if the child has a physical home away from the country.
Read moreJoint Custody in Different States - Which State Has Jurisdiction?
It is not uncommon for parents that divorce and split custody move away to another location, and this may determine the type of visitation between mother and father the child will progress through. Knowing which state has primary jurisdiction in relevant judgment matters is important, and this knowledge may protect the family or help avoid disaster.
Read moreGetting Child Support from Someone Outside the Country
While the United States recognizes the need for both parents to provide support to their children, other countries may not honor the child support orders that originate from the United States. Having a spouse who lives outside the country can make it more difficult to collect child support, there may be options available to the custodial parent.
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